The E-mu ESi32 represented in 1994 a significant shift in E-mu's product strategy, bringing their renowned high-end sampling technology to a much more affordable price point. Traditionally focused on premium "powerhouse" samplers like the Emulator...
Akai S700: A Retro 12-bit Sampler The Akai S700 represents an important piece of sampling history from the late 1980s. Launched in the summer of 1987, this 2U rackmount sampler was part of Akai's follow-up to their groundbreaking S612 sampler and served...
Roland S-50: A Revolutionary 16-Voice Digital Sampler (1987)Key Specifications:12-bit linear PCM sampling system16-voice polyphony (unique in its price range)512K memory61-note (5-octave) weighted keyboard with aftertouchSample rates: 30kHz (14.4 sec) and...
The Roland Alpha Juno 1, introduced in 1985, is an analog polyphonic synthesizer. Produced until 1987, it was priced at US$895/ UK£575. It uses soft touch buttons and a single dial for programming, but the optional Roland PG-300 programmer made every...
The Kurzweil Forte is a professional-grade digital piano and synthesizer released by Kurzweil Music Systems in 2015. It features a full-size 88-key weighted keyboard, a powerful sound engine, and a variety of controls and sound manipulation options. The...
